gunfleet 58 yacht

The Gunfleet 58 from an owner´s perspective

• April 17th, 2018

There are not too many brands out there which can be labelled as manufacturing “luxurious blue water sailing yachts”. Of course, there is one name that jumps into our minds at an instant: Oyster Yachts. After more than 30 years of focusing on making arguably most impressive oceangoing vessels, this brand is indisputable the epitome of this class of sailing yacht. Indisputable but not uncontested: With its founder Richard Matthews selling and leaving the company in 2008 there soon appeared another brand on the market under his leadership. Gunfleet Marine.

Gunfleet Yachts, as it is said in their own mission statement, wants to take the concept of luxurious true blue water cruising to a whole new level. The Gunfleet 43 and 58 are quite successful in a market hard-fought by brands like Oyster, Contest, Discovery and all the others. I´ve talked to a German owner of a Gunfleet 58, current flagship of their line, about his impression of the boat and here´s what he was telling me.

“It was love at first sight.”

Lars Reisberg | NO FRILLS SAILING.com: “Burkhard, thanks for sharing your time with me to talk about your boat. First of all, let me ask: Since when have you got your Gunfleet 58 and what´s the story behind the boat?”

Burkhard: “The boat is actually the third yacht in my life. We bought her in March 2016 when she was in St. Lucia for sale as being the second owners now. You see, in a couple of years we want to cast off for the big loop with the family and we were looking for a boat that would make such a venture possible …”

NFS.com: “… and that was the Gunfleet?”

Burkhard: “No, not at all! In the first place we were looking into a used Oyster 56 – I am a huge fan of Oysters at this time – and I found that the Discovery 55 was also a great boat to take a look at. As the story goes, we´ve had opportunities on two Oysters and one Discovery. Later, everything was set up to have two of the boats inspected, flights had been booked and we were ready to go when my wife – on our way to the airport to fly down to X-Yachts in Haderslev where we had our current boat at this time – read an e-mail by a sales agent who was proposing the Gunfleet 58. I looked at the boat in the pictures attached, looked at my wife and said: This. Is. The. Boat!”

NFS.com: “Really?”

Burkhard: “Yes, that´s true! We cancelled the appointments and instead flew to St. Lucia. When I walked down the jetty where the boat was mooring, I can tell you, it was really love at first sight! She is such a gorgeous boat, such a gripping design. I thought to myself that this yacht really is the boat that can make come true everything we were dreaming of at this time.”

NFS.com: “So although you are an Oyster fan you went for the Gunfleet?”

Burkhard: “Well, you see, from the standpoint of material and building quality both yards are the same. Both offer the highest level of craftmanship and are top notch when it comes to finishing quality. Gunfleet, from my point of view, is a more modern design and I still think that the Gunfleet offers the best layout both on and below deck. Besides: When we were sailing out of St. Lucia for a demonstration we left the harbour and came out to the open sea when a flock of humpback wales was dashing along and started to jump and bounce. I took this as a good harbinger and we opted for the Gunfleet. I can tell you, we haven´t been regretting this decision a single time.”

“I am puzzled by her speed.”

NFS.com: “What are the sailing characteristics of the Gunfleet 58 in general? What would you tell us about the yacht as a sailing vessel?”

Burkhard: “Well of course, with 31 tons of displacement she is heavy ordnance indeed. But I must say that her sailplan is very, very well thought through. We have a wide choice of sails to hoist to be effectively powered in virtually all wind set-ups – but of course, the boat needs wind in the first place. To sum it up: She is a fantastic sailing vessel! I am extremely satisfied with her sailing abilities. She is very, very, very fast on all points of sail and I can tell you, when I am sailing during the weekends off Mallorca where a lot of Oysters are moored as well, we beat them with ease regularly. As I said: It´s a modern layout.”

NFS.com: “In some test videos on YouTube I did get the impression that the boat was tending towards slight excessive heeling when going upwind …?”

Burkhard: “… I don´t know what the people aboard did or did not for these films but I can´t confirm this impression. On the contrary, I have the feeling that the Gunfleet isn´t tending towards heeling too much compared to other boats. I am sailing with my family so of course I will put in a reef when wind is blowing strong. Or I´ll change to the smaller jibs. But, for example, in a broad reach point of sail the boat will never go slower than 9 knots, mostly hover around 10 knots or more. This is fantastic! She is very agile on the helm and a fast boat for her size and displacement for sure.”

NFS.com: “One of the big points on Gunfleet is the centreboard and therefore variable draft. Are you utilizing this option in real life sailing often?”

Burkhard: “Oh yes we do! Very often, to be honest. The variable draft enables us to go very, very deep into anchoring bays or in harbours where boats of this size normally cannot go. This is an asset I am appreciating very much on the Gunfleet.”

“She is my dream yacht. Well, one of them…”

NFS.com: “Burkhard, tell me about her internal layout and what you like on her interior design . What do you love most about the Gunfleet?”

Burkhard: “Well, first of all, there is so much volume inside! She is so huge. As you know, I like Oysters and used to sail on these boats a lot. The Oyster 56 and her successor, the Oyster 575 used to be the boats of my dreams. But when Oyster was coming up with the 675, I thought that this must be the ultimate dream yacht of them all! And now, I tell you one little story: Mooring in Mallorca, one of my neighbours at the jetty owns a 675. When I one day was invited onto his yacht, I was puzzled how small the aft cabin was compared to my boat. 10 feet more and the cabins are smaller? So you see, Gunfleet somehow managed to get more out of the 58 feet.”

NFS.com: “Is there anything you dislike on your yacht as well?”

Burkhard: “Of course. A boat is always a compromise and we are individuals with very special ideas and intentions. There are some things I really disliked about my boat. First of all I thought that the saloon was too spacious – what is great in harbour can pose a threat out on the seas. But this was a unnecessary concern because there is grab handles everywhere and the big saloon is no problem. What was really not good was the roofing panel´s clothing. This was a kind of leather that was too soft, too thick. It tended to get dents and bulges very easily and I invested a lot of money to rip off the whole roofing panels, get them out and refurbished by a yard …”

NFS.com: “Oh, I know what you are talking about …“

Burkhard: “What I also didn´t like was the flooring panels. I love the Walnut timber. It´s a great and unique design and a special grain. But the floor was so soft that even sunglasses falling down out of my pocket would leave defects in the wood. That´s not tolerable. So again, the yard had to apply a covering lamination to harden the material.”

NFS.com: “That´s mere cosmetics then. Nothing structural or technological?”

Burkhard: “Yes. I found that the overall capacity of the batteries was far too little. We upgraded the battery bunks to 1.000 amp-hours. When on an ocean passage, I don´t want to start the generator or engine on a daily basis. Last not least, Gunfleet´s decision to manage all the electric infrastructure with CZone by Mastervolt is a total mess in my eyes. We´ve had a number of – sometimes serious – problems and blackouts because of this system. This is, in my eyes, the greatest fault of the Gunfleet and I would never ever again go for a boat equipped with this technology.”

NFS.com: “But now the boat is finished and equipped in a way you want her?”

Burkhard: “Yes. She is an absolutely great boat and I am completely happy each time I board her. All of us are. The best thing is that my wife can go sunbathing or lounging where ever she wants to do this and me and my friends can do all the sailing stuff back in the cockpit without even bothering her with a single line. That´s fantastic! And you know what I like so much more over all the other yachts, especially Oysters?”

NFS.com: “… tell me please!”

Burkhard: “She looks just awesome with her sprayhood attached. That´s something that will make so many other boats look … unbalanced, if not ugly. But with the Gunfleet it´s different. She looks very well and her lines aren´t disturbed by the sprayhood. That´s an important thing from an aesthetics point of view. At least for me.”

“Casting off for the big tour in some years.”

NFS.com: “Burkhard, the boat is now stationed on Mallorca. What are you doing with your boat? Are there any plans for bigger trips?”

Burkhard: “Oh yes of course. The long term objective is the circumnavigation in a few years time. She is the perfect boat for doing this. You see, I wanted to own and sail a boat for at least three years before casting off for such a big adventure. I want everything to be perfect and I want to know my boat. So right now we are shaking her down in every respect to be able to identify possible weaknesses – like the insufficient battery capacity for example – to iron out this stuff.”

NFS.com: “And then it´s off and away?”

Burkhard: “Yeah, I think so. Of course I´ll have to work for a couple of years from now to have the bank account well loaded to be able to finance such a tour. But we as a family are working towards this big aim. But underway there is still so much to explore in the Mediterranean: I want to sail to the Southern coast of France to stay there for a while, then it´s the Adriatic and this alone bears so many great places to be seen.”

NFS.com: “When you will be casting off for the circumnavigation, which route do you have in mind?”

Burkhard: “The classic Coconut-Milk Run I guess. Through the Panama Canal …”

NFS.com: “… not down South around the Horn?”

Burkhard: “No, I think there you will need other boats. The Gunfleet is a perfect yacht in a sense as we need her but I would choose a different boat when it comes to the more extreme Latitudes . My dream, if money wouldn´t be a question, would be a Hutting yacht. This is really a “go anywhere”-boat. But don´t get me wrong, I love the Gunfleet: For what we plan to be doing with her she is just perfect. For the Coconut-Milk Run she offers from my point of view the best mix between volume, comfort and sailing performance. Maybe the Discovery is slightly better in terms of seaworthiness but this should be marginal.”  

Burkhard, I wish you, your family and your boat thousands of unforgettable miles under sails and the best of luck for your plans. Let´s stay in touch and keep me updated on your sailing adventures aboard your fine Gunfleet 58. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the boat here on NO FRILLS SAILING.com.

Pictures with kind permission of Gunfleet Marine and Private

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BOAT REVIEWS | GUNFLEET 58

Big, fast and elegant, the new Gunfleet 58 is a world cruiser that will get you across oceans in comfort and style

The afternoon didn’t look promising for a sail trial when I met the Gunfleet crew at the marina in Stevensville, Maryland. The sky was a leaden gray and the surface of the Chesapeake Bay was a silver mirror that was only marred by a light drizzle.

The Gunfeet 58 was not hard to find in the marina. She had the tallest mast and the distinctive double headsails of her Solent rig. From the dock the new Tony Castro design looked imposing, with high topsides, a wide transom and huge vertical, tinted windows built into the hull. At first glance, I knew this boat was all business and ready to go to sea.

Once aboard, I was given a thorough tour of the boat from bow to stern, above decks and below. At 58 feet, the new Gunfleet is a large and commodious cruiser. Her teak decks are wide and everything is accessible and well thought out for sailing in all weathers.

Since the boat carries its beam well aft, the after deck is very wide and home to a huge lazarrette. The cockpit has twin wheels with Lewmar Mamba steering that drives the semi-balanced, twin spade rudders. Each wheel was fitted with a 12-inch B&G Zeus multi-function display so you can navigate and sail to your best polars from both sides of the boat. The cockpit has a huge folding teak table finished with a flawless varnish job. Six can dine at the table comfortably. With all lines led aft to the helms, the cockpit remains uncluttered as you are sailing. The cabin hatch lowers into a cavity behind the companionway stairs and can be rigged at fully open, half open when at sea and fully closed.

The raised deck saloon design provides a lot of headroom and light in the saloon but it also provides a degree of protection and comfort in the cockpit, particularly with the dodger raised. Going forward from the center cockpit, the side decks are wide and unobstructed by the shrouds, which are mounted quite far inboard. The foredeck is spacious. The stainless steel stem-head fitting is massive and set up to carry two anchors at all times. The vertical axis windlass handles the chain that is stowed in a watertight chain locker. Just aft of the windlass is the forward sail locker, which is large enough for a rolled up Code Zero and a bagged up asymmetrical spinnaker.

The teak decks are glued in place instead of being screwed so leaks will not be a problem. The detailing in the decking is of classic yacht quality with elaborate king planks and nicely joined deck planks. The deck hatches are flush with the decks and equipped with limber holes that drain away deck water. Stainless steel guardrails protect the air vent cowls that feed fresh air below decks. The cowls can be replaced with flush caps when the boat is heading to sea.

The 58’s rig stands 82 feet above the water and is set up with a slightly fractional fore triangle, discontinuous upper and lower shrouds and a hydraulic vang and backstay. The main is deployed with an in-mast furling system but an in-boom furling system and mast could be fitted as an option.

The boat has an advanced hydraulic system for running the headsails and mainsail furlers. These are operated with push buttons at the helms in the cockpit, with most of the controls placed on the starboard binnacle. This is a useful setup that allows one person to manage the sails from the cockpit. While the vang and furlers are fitted with remotely controlled hydraulics, the backstay has a manual hydraulic system that will prevent you from overpowering the rig and doing damage.

The new Gunfleet 58 has been designed and put together for serious offshore sailing. The on deck systems have all been thoroughly thought through to make passagemaking safe, efficient, fast and comfortable.

The 58 is a raised deck saloon design with a center cockpit and a large master cabin aft. As you descend the companionway, you find yourself in a bright and airy saloon with ample overhead hatches, large saloon windows and those amazingly large vertical hull windows. The views through these hull windows while seated anywhere in the saloon are remarkable.

The dinette is to port with a table that can fold out right across the saloon to include the starboard settee. With two portable chairs, you will be able to seat eight for dinner. The 58 has a proper chart table that is down one step to starboard. This will be the ship’s office, nav station, communications hub and a great place to work.

The galley lies in the passageway leading aft to the master stateroom. This fully equipped galley has a five-burner stove and oven, twin stainless steel sinks, a microwave and a large, front loading refrigerator-freezer. The Corian counters have low bulwarks all around to stop drips. There are numerous lockers and drawers and plenty of space for stores and supplies. This is a fine seagoing kitchen that will be safe and easy to use while on passage, even when things get bumpy out there.

The master cabin aft deserves the name. The walk around double berth is huge and easy to make and climb in and out of. To starboard, there is a full vanity with plenty of room for either make-up and fashion supplies or a laptop and office supplies. The head is huge and has a large separate shower stall. There is excellent access to the back of the engine compartment from the shower. The aft cabin is large even for a 58 footer, which is due in part to the way the boat’s beam has been carried well aft.

The engine room lies under the cockpit floor. This is a huge space with plenty of room for the 150-hp diesel, a fully enclosed generator, a watermaker and central air conditioning. Access to the engine room is via large doors on both sides and smaller doors aft. The boat’s electrical center has been installed under the companionway steps where the Mastervolt charger, inverter and circuitry for shore and house power are all laid out logically and are easy to reach.

Going forward on the boat we sailed, we found a double cabin to port with single upper and lower berths and a large hanging locker. This could be the children’s cabin or would work well as a crew cabin. The huge hanging locker has ample space for full sets of offshore quality foul weather gear.

The forward head is across the passageway and has its own separate shower stall. This head will be the boat’s day head and will serve both the forward cabins.

The forward double cabin will be a fine guest cabin and has plenty of light and ventilation. It will be very pleasant for those visiting to lie in bed and gaze out through the big vertical windows at the seascapes and harbor views.

The interior of the Gunfleet 58 was finished with bright oak paneling and trim, handsome fabrics and wall treatments and salty stainless steel trim, handrails and fixtures. The interior lighting is all LED and many circuits are dimmable so you can really adjust the ambience to the situation.

Any voyaging couple or family will find that the Gunfleet 58 will make an excellent floating home; one that has been set up with the rigors and requirements of long haul passagemaking and living aboard in mind.

SAILING AT LAST

As the afternoon wore on, the sky to the west had begun to lighten and showed signs of clearing. But, with no wind at the moment we decided to head out onto the Chesapeake Bay anyway and hope for some breeze. Using the bow thruster and engine, we got the boat off the dock easily, spun her around and were soon motoring out the channel with a sharp eye on the depth sounder, which was reading seven feet. The 58 draws five feet, eight inches. Under the water she has a modern shoal draft cruising fin with a ballast bulb. Inside her keel is a centerboard that adds a lot of lift when sailing hard on the wind. While a design concept that was popular in the Fifties and Sixties, there is a lot of interest in the system among modern cruisers so Gunfleet has stepped up and made it a regular feature.

We inched our way into deeper water and then rolled out the main and genoa. Happily, the breeze was beginning to build so we were able to close reach out into the bay and then harden up to see what the boat was made of. With the wind now at 10 knots, we were able to sail with the genoa at about 32 degrees to the apparent wind. By cracking off a bit and easing the sheets, we got the boat up to seven knots in the moderate breeze.

As the afternoon breeze built, we rolled up the genoa and rolled out the Solent jib. This 100 percent foresail sheets inside the side stays and provides excellent sailing angles up wind. We were able to get her to sail at about 28 degrees apparent and tacked the boat in well under 90 degrees of true wind angle. Sweet.

On the broad reach back to the marina, the wind continued to build so we rolled up the Solent and rolled out the genoa again. That was clearly the sail power the boat wanted and showed her pleasure by accelerating to 10 knots and then just stayed there as we raced for home.

The 58 is a fine sailing cruising boat that will put a smile on your face whether you are coastal cruising, sailing point to point events or heading out to cross an ocean.

RICHARD MATTHEWS

Gunfleet is Richard Matthews’ second act. The English entrepreneur was the founder and mastermind behind Oyster Yachts, which he built into one of the world’s premier brands of sailing and cruising yachts. Several years ago, Matthews sold Oyster and signed a three-year non-compete agreement.

But he wasn’t out of the game. With the passage of three years, Matthews found himself launching the Gunfleet brand right into the middle and depths of the great recession. Working with Tony Casto, he developed the Gunfleet 43, 58 and the soon to be built, Gunfleet 74.

There is no question that the new Gunfleets bear a family resemblance to Oysters since both companies offer high quality, center cockpit, passagemaking cruising boats. With the new brand, Matthews is working hard to build in more performance, more quality and more comfort.

The Gunfleet 58 is a shining example of just how far Matthews has come in that quest. For those looking for a high end, luxury cruising boat that will take you anywhere in the world, the new Gunfleet 58 should be on yo

GUNFLEET 58

LOA                             59”10”

LWL                            53’8”

Beam                           17’1”

Draft                            5’8”/11’10”

Displ.                           63,343 lbs.

Sail area                      1,900 sq. ft.

Mast height                82’

Water                          220 gals.

Fuel                             330 gals.

Gunfleet Marine Ipswich, England www.gunfleetmarine.com

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The Gunfleet 58 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Gunfleet 58 is a luxurious bluewater cruising sailboat designed by Tony Castro and built by Windboats Marine since 2013. It is a light, fast and stable boat that offers comfort, performance and elegance. 

Published Specification for the Gunfleet 58

• Underwater Configuration:  Bulb keel with centreboard & twin spade rudders
• Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)
• Length Overall:  59'10" (18.3m)
• Waterline Length:  53'8" (16.4m)
• Beam:  17'1" (5.2m)
• Draft:  11'10" (3.6m) centreboard down,  5'9" (1.7m) centreboard up
• Rig Type:  Masthead Sloop with Solent Rig
• Displacement:  68,343lb (31,000kg)
• Designer:  Tony Castro
• Builder:  Windboats Marine (UK)
• Year First Built:  2013

A Few FAQs about the Gunfleet 58...

What are the published design ratios for the Gunfleet 58 and, based on those ratios, how is the boat likely to perform under sail?

According to Sailboat Lab , the Gunfleet 58 has the following design ratios:

• Displacement/Length ratio (D/L): 140 -  This is a moderate value that indicates a good balance between speed and comfort.
• Sail Area/Displacement ratio (SA/D): 23 - This is a high value that indicates a powerful sail plan that can drive the boat well in light winds.
• Ballast/Displacement ratio (B/D): 31% - This is a high value that indicates a high stability and stiffness of the boat.
• Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): 1.7 - This is a low value that indicates a low risk of capsize in heavy weather.

Based on these ratios, the Gunfleet 58 is likely to perform well under sail, especially in light to moderate conditions. It is also likely to be safe and seaworthy in rough seas.

Is the Gunfleet 58 still in production and, if not, when did production end and how many of these sailboats were built?

Yes, the Gunfleet 58 is still in production as of September 2023. According to YachtWorld, there are currently three new Gunfleet 58 boats for sale, with prices ranging from £1,495,000 to £1,695,000. The exact number of Gunfleet 58 boats built is not publicly available, but it is estimated to be around 10 to 15.

What, if any, alternative versions of the Gunfleet 58 were built and what are the differences between them?

There are no alternative versions of the Gunfleet 58. The boat has a standard layout and specification that can be customized according to the owner's preferences. Some of the options include:

• A shoal draft keel (1.75m) or a deep draft keel (3.6m);
• A cutter rig or a sloop rig;
• A self-tacking jib or an overlapping genoa;
• A fixed or retractable bow thruster;
• A fixed or folding propeller;
• A teak or synthetic deck;
• A hardtop or a bimini;
• A variety of interior finishes and fabrics.

How many people can sleep on board a Gunfleet 58?

The Gunfleet 58 can sleep up to eight people in four cabins. The standard layout includes:

• A master cabin forward with an island double bed, an en-suite bathroom and a dressing table;
• A VIP cabin aft with an island double bed and an en-suite bathroom
• Two guest cabins amidships with twin single beds and a shared bathroom;
• The saloon can also be converted into an extra double berth if needed.

How did the sailing press review the Gunfleet 58?

The sailing press gave positive reviews to the Gunfleet 58, praising its design, performance, comfort and quality. Here are some excerpts from different sources:

• "The Gunfleet 58 is one of those rare boats that combines head-turning looks with serious offshore credentials." Boats.com
• "The new flagship from this British builder offers luxury cruising with performance potential." Cruising Compass
• "The Gunfleet 58 is an impressive yacht that delivers on all fronts – speed, comfort, quality and style." Sailing Today

What do owners of the Gunfleet 58 have to say about their boats?

Owners of the Gunfleet 58 are generally very happy with their boats and enjoy sailing them around the world. Here are some quotes from different owners:

• "She is a fantastic sailing vessel! I am extremely satisfied with her sailing abilities. She is very, very, very fast on all points of sail." Burkhard K., owner of GUNFLEET
• "She sails like a dream – fast, responsive and comfortable. She handles well in all conditions and has plenty of space for our family and friends." John S

What is the history of the builders of the Gunfleet 58 and is the company still in business?

The builders of the Gunfleet 58 are Windboats Marine, a British company based in Wroxham, Norfolk. Windboats Marine was founded in 1920 and has a long tradition of building high-quality yachts and motorboats. The company is still in business and has a range of models from 43 to 74 feet. The Gunfleet brand was launched in 2010 and is named after a sandbank off the coast of Essex, where the company's founder used to sail.

Is the mast on the Gunfleet 58 deck-stepped or keel-stepped?

The mast on the Gunfleet 58 is keel-stepped.

What sailplan and rig options, if any, are available for the Gunfleet 58?

The Gunfleet 58 has a standard sailplan and rig that consists of:

• A mainsail with three reefs and lazy jacks;
• A self-tacking jib with a furling system;
• A cutter stay with a furling system for a staysail or a storm jib;
• A bowsprit with a furling system for a gennaker or a code zero;

The boat can also be rigged as a sloop, with an overlapping genoa instead of a self-tacking jib.

What keel options, if any, are available for the Gunfleet 58?

The Gunfleet 58 has two keel options:

• A shoal draft keel that has a depth of 1.75m and a weight of 10,500kg;
• A deep draft keel that has a depth of 3.6m and a weight of 9,500kg;

The shoal draft keel allows the boat to access shallow waters and anchorages, while the deep draft keel improves upwind performance and stability. Both keels are made of cast iron with lead bulbs and have hydrodynamic profiles.

What is the average asking price of a secondhand Gunfleet 58?

According to YachtWorld , there are currently two used Gunfleet 58 boats for sale, with prices ranging from £1,250,000 to £1,350,000. The average asking price is £1,300,000. The price may vary depending on the condition, age, equipment and location of the boat.

How does the Gunfleet 58 compare to other similar sailboats in its class?

The Gunfleet 58 is comparable to other luxury bluewater cruising sailboats in its class, such as:

• The Oyster 565, which has a similar length, displacement and sail area, but a slightly lower price (£1,200,000) and a different layout (three cabins instead of four);
• The Discovery 55 Mk II, which has a similar length, displacement and price (£1,300,000), but a smaller sail area and a different layout (two cabins instead of four);
• The Hallberg-Rassy 57, which has a similar length, displacement and price (£1,300,000), but a larger sail area and a different layout (three cabins instead of four);

The Gunfleet 58 stands out for its lightness, speed, comfort and elegance. It is also one of the few boats in its class that offers a self-tacking jib and a cutter rig as standard features.

What other sailboats have been created by the designer of the Gunfleet 58?

The designer of the Gunfleet 58 is Tony Castro, a renowned naval architect who has created many successful sailboats for various brands. Some of his other creations include:

• The Southerly range of swing keel yachts;
• The X-Yachts range of performance cruisers;
• The Grand Soleil range of Italian cruisers;
• The Moody range of deck saloon yachts;
• The Elan range of Slovenian cruisers;

Tony Castro has also designed racing yachts for several America's Cup campaigns and round-the-world races. He is known for his innovative and versatile designs that combine performance, comfort and style.

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Before creating Gunfleet, Founder, Richard Matthews, spent over 35 years building up one of the UK’s most successful yacht companies, Oyster, which he sold in 2008. Looking for a new challenge, the idea of utilising all these years of experience to form a new yacht building brand proved irresistible and the Gunfleet range of performance, variable draft cruising yachts was launched. The Gunfleet brand is operated by Windboats Marine. Moulding and fitting out is carried out at their two sites in Norfolk, then the yachts are launched and commissioned at Fox’s Marina in Ipswich, where the Sales Office is located. Gunfleet Marine Riverside Fox’s Marina Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8NJ www.gunfleetmarine.com

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For the first time Rosatom Fuel Division supplied fresh nuclear fuel to the world’s only floating nuclear cogeneration plant in the Arctic

The fuel was supplied to the northernmost town of Russia along the Northern Sea Route.

The first in the history of the power plant refueling, that is, the replacement of spent nuclear fuel with fresh one, is planned to begin before 2024. The manufacturer of nuclear fuel for all Russian nuclear icebreakers, as well as the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, is Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC), a company of Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL that is based in Elektrostal, Moscow Region.

The FNPP includes two KLT-40S reactors of the icebreaking type. Unlike convenient ground-based large reactors (that require partial replacement of fuel rods once every 12-18 months), in the case of these reactors, the refueling takes place once every few years and includes unloading of the entire reactor core and loading of fresh fuel into the reactor.

The cores of KLT-40 reactors of the Akademik Lomonosov floating power unit have a number of advantages compared to the reference ones: a cassette core was used for the first time in the history of the unit, which made it possible to increase the fuel energy resource to 3-3.5 years between refuelings, and also reduce the fuel component of the electricity cost by one and a half times. The FNPP operating experience formed the basis for the designs of reactors for nuclear icebreakers of the newest series 22220. Three such icebreakers have been launched by now.

For the first time the power units of the Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear power plant were connected to the grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020. The supply of nuclear fuel from Elektrostal to Pevek and its loading into the second reactor is planned for 2024. The total power of the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, supplied to the coastal grid of Pevek without thermal energy consumption on shore, is about 76 MW, being about 44 MW in the maximum thermal power supply mode. The FNPP generated 194 million kWh according to the results of 2023. The population of Pevek is just a little more than 4 thousand, while the FNPP has a potential for supplying electricity to a city with a population of up to 100 thousand people. After the FNPP commissioning two goals were achieved. These include first of all the replacement of the retiring capacities of the Bilibino NPP, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya TPP, which has already been operating for more than 70 years. Secondly, energy is supplied to the main mining companies in western Chukotka in the Chaun-Bilibino energy hub a large ore and metal cluster, including gold mining companies and projects related to the development of the Baimsk ore zone. In September 2023, a 110 kilovolt power transmission line with a length of 490 kilometers was put into operation, connecting the towns of Pevek and Bilibino. The line increased the reliability of energy supply from the FNPP to both Bilibino consumers and mining companies, the largest of which is the Baimsky GOK. The comprehensive development of the Russian Arctic is a national strategic priority. To increase the NSR traffic is of paramount importance for accomplishment of the tasks set in the field of cargo shipping. This logistics corridor is being developed due regular freight voyages, construction of new nuclear-powered icebreakers and modernization of the relevant infrastructure. Rosatom companies are actively involved in this work. Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL (Rosatom Fuel Division) includes companies fabricating nuclear fuel, converting and enriching uranium, manufacturing gas centrifuges, conducting researches and producing designs. As the only nuclear fuel supplier to Russian NPPs, TVEL supplies fuel for a total of 75 power reactors in 15 countries, for research reactors in nine countries, as well as for propulsion reactors of the Russian nuclear fleet. Every sixth power reactor in the world runs on TVEL fuel. Rosatom Fuel Division is the world’s largest producer of enriched uranium and the leader on the global stable isotope market. The Fuel Division is actively developing new businesses in chemistry, metallurgy, energy storage technologies, 3D printing, digital products, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. TVEL also includes Rosatom integrators for additive technologies and electricity storage systems. Rosenergoatom, Joint-Stock Company is part of Rosatom Electric Power Division and one of the largest companies in the industry acting as an operator of nuclear power plants. It includes, as its branches, 11 operating NPPs, including the FNPP, the Scientific and Technical Center for Emergency Operations at NPPs, Design and Engineering as well as Technological companies. In total, 37 power units with a total installed capacity of over 29.5 GW are in operation at 11 nuclear power plants in Russia. Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC, Elektrostal) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fuel for nuclear power plants. The company produces fuel assemblies for VVER-440, VVER-1000, RBMK-1000, BN-600,800, VK-50, EGP-6; powders and fuel pellets intended for supply to foreign customers. It also produces nuclear fuel for research reactors. The plant belongs to the TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom.

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